Today's Sports

A stifling defense silenced Oldham County football as Fern Creek defeated the Colonels 24-8 in the second round of the Class 5-A playoffs Friday, Nov. 9 in Louisville. The Colonels' only points came on a defensive touchdown with two minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Oldham County football advanced to the second round of the Class 5-A playoffs with a 50-14 win over Doss Friday, Nov. 2 in Buckner. In its first home football game since 2010, Oldham County jumped to a three touchdown first-half lead and finished with nearly 400 yards of offense.

Wearing black jerseys for the first time in four years, South Oldham football wanted to jump out early in the first round of the postseason. The Dragons did exactly that and had no issues dispatching Fairdale in the first round of the Class 5-A playoffs.

Every boys and girls cross country team from Oldham County qualified for the state championship after competing in regional runs Saturday Oct. 27. The state meet is schedule for Saturday Nov. 3 at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

In an ideal offense, Lucas Jones and Juan Tapia share a balanced work load for Oldham County football. The two running backs combined for 227 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Colonels rushing attack to 336 yards in a 42-6 victory over Jeffersontown (J’town) Friday, Oct. 26 in Louisville.

The twin sisters signed to play basketball at Kentucky Christian University Friday Oct. 12. Alexis and Sophia wanted to continue their careers collegiately, but were in search for a school that would take them both.

Saint Xavier of Louisville (St. X) boy soccer took its first step toward defending its state title with a 6-1 victory over South Oldham in the first round of the KHSAA state tournament Tuesday Oct. 23 in Louisville. The Tigers scored three goals in the first half for their 23rd win of the season.